More than 80 per cent of Torfaen primary schools have taken part in a recent active travel survey – the highest number across Wales.
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One in five preventable death reports related to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
One in five of the preventable death reports issued by coroners across Wales and England last year related to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the Senedd heard.
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£17m raised from increased council tax premiums in Wales
Wales’ housing minister told the Senedd increased council tax premiums have raised £17m amid concerns communities have been “disembowelled” by high numbers of second homes.
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MS criticises ministers over equal representation
Plans to ensure equal representation of women in the Senedd have been described as a waste of time, energy and resources due to the likelihood of legal roadblocks.
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Senedd backs call to improve public transport safety
The Senedd backed a call for legislative change following concerns that twice as many women as men do not use public transport out of fear for their safety.
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Pupils help Senedd member write speech on mobile phone use in schools
Three young people helped a Senedd member pen a speech questioning whether mobile phones should be banned in Wales’ schools.
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New signs across Cwmbran town centre
New signs have been put up across Cwmbran town centre to show it’s owned by a group that owns sites across the UK and Europe.
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Cllrs criticise Welsh Government exam data a ‘too complex’
A SECOND Gwent education committee has criticised data produced by the Welsh Government intended to show how schools performed in GCSE exams as “too complex”.
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School pupils at risk of being NEETs could attend college
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter TEENAGERS at risk of leaving school with no qualifications could be able to attend college instead.
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‘Threat’ to Wales’ constitutional principles from part of UK bill
The Senedd voted to withhold consent to part of a UK trade agreement bill due to the “threat” posed to Wales’ constitutional principles and devolution settlement.